Telling Trinity’s story each month through photography, this regular feature by staff photographer Nick Caito—along with images by students, staff, and faculty—offers a glimpse into the many presentations, performances, competitions, and other events held throughout the year.
December 2025 highlights included end-of-semester concerts and performances, research presentations, preparation for final exams, recognition for long-serving faculty and staff, holiday celebrations, winter scenes on campus, and more.
Trinity College in Photos: December 2025
Trinity College in Photos: December 2025
December began with a wintry mix of precipitation. Photo by Nick Caito.
December began with a wintry mix of precipitation. Photo by Nick Caito.
Trinity College faculty and staff members were recognized for service milestones. The Library and Information Technology Services (LITS) team had numerous members celebrating. Photo by Nick Caito.
Trinity College News Director Andrew J. Concatelli was among the faculty and staff members recognized for reaching service milestones with the College. Photo by Nick Caito.
The first week of December was Music Ensembles Week at Austin Arts Center, featuring an Ensembles Concert, Jazz Concert (pictured), Steel and Hand Drum Concert, and Chamber Ensemble Concert. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
A flock of geese cross the sky over the Long Walk at dusk. Photo by Nick Caito.
Olusegun “Shay” Ajayi ’16 (second from right), with Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, Hartford Healthcare CEO Jeffrey Flaks H’21, and Trinity College President Dan Lugo. All were in attendance for the annual Trinity Club of Hartford event honoring Ajayi as the club’s Person of the Year. Photo by Nick Caito.
Olusegun “Shay” Ajayi ’16 leaves the podium following his acceptance of the Trinity Club of Hartford’s Person of the Year Award. Photo by Nick Caito.
Students in the Art History 205 class gathered in the Widener Gallery on December 4, 2025, to present selections for an upcoming exhibition the class is curating. Photo by Nick Caito.
Construction crews work on pipes under the Gates Quad. Photo by Nick Caito.
Trinity College President Dan Lugo and his wife TinaMarie (pictured standing at left) invited students and employees to their home on campus for an evening of festive cookies and cocoa on December 5, 2025. Photo by Nick Caito.
Evan Wood and The Blueprint perform at a Jazz Speakeasy at The Mill on December 5, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
Evan Wood and The Blueprint perform at a Jazz Speakeasy at The Mill on December 5, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
La Voz Latina hosted its annual Nochebuena celebration in the Washington Room on December 6, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
The Trinity Pipes, the College’s oldest acapella group, hosted its holiday concert in Hamlin Hall on December 7, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
Community members packed the Trinity College Chapel on December 7, 2025, for the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols. The annual event features a series of holiday songs and Christmas readings. Photo by Nick Caito.
Community members packed the Trinity College Chapel on December 7, 2025, for the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols. The annual event features a series of holiday songs and Christmas readings. Photo by Nick Caito.
Shadows are cast in the Trinity College Chapel cloisters as people leave the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols the night of December 7, 2025. Photo by Nick Caito.
As another semester came to a close, students began to study for their upcoming finals. Photo by Nick Caito.
Cooper, Trinity’s community support dog in training, was invited to several holiday gatherings across campus. Photo by Nick Caito.
The English Department hosted its annual holiday book swap, where attendees each brought a wrapped book and picked a new one from the pile. Photo by Nick Caito.
The Long Night of Procrastination event at the library supplied students with study fuel and brain breaks in the form of cocoa, treats, crafts, and games. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
The Center for Hartford Engagement and Research (CHER) hosted a digital poster presentation at Trinity’s Innovation Hub in downtown Hartford on December 10, 2025. The presentations by Trinity and CT State Community College—Capital students focused on transportation equity, fair housing, and inclusive community cinema. Photo by Nick Caito.
Performers in the Trinity/La MaMa program rehearse their program in the black box theater of Trinity Commons. Trinity/La MaMa is an intensive performing arts program in New York City where students explore a wide range of approaches to creating performance. Photo by Helder Mira.
Students stopped in at Mather Hall for a study recharge during the Late Night Breakfast on December 10, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
College staff and administrators, including Vice President for Student Life Joe DiChristina (at right) dished out food for students looking for a study break at the Late Night Breakfast on December 10, 2025. Photo by Lilly Supples ’26.
A thin layer of fresh snow coats Trinity College’s Main Quad on December 15, 2025. Photo by Elijah Morris ’28.
